Match report

Vorskla Poltava Defeats Qarabag 1-0 in UEFA Europa League

Qarabag
Qarabag
0–1
FT
Vorskla Poltava
Vorskla Poltava
Oct 25, 2018

In an unexpected turn of events, Vorskla Poltava held off a spirited Qarabag team to secure a 1-0 victory in their UEFA Europa League clash. The lone goal came from V. Kulach in the 48th minute, assisted by Nicolas Careca. Despite facing a stern challenge, Qarabag could not find an equalizer, leaving the home crowd disappointed.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Qarabag 0–1 Vorskla Poltava
  • • Goal: V. Kulach (48', assist by Nicolas Careca)
  • • Yellow cards: Vorskla Poltava (V. Kulach, Igor Perduta, Ardin Dallku, M. Sergiychuk), Qarabag (A. Zoubir)
  • • Substitutions: Vorskla Poltava (N. Yakubu for Nicolas Careca, M. Sergiychuk for V. Kulach, O. Chizhov for M. Sergiychuk), Qarabag (I. Emeghara for M. Emreli, S. Slavchev for F. Ozobić, A. Abdullayev for D. Delarge)

Lineups

Qarabag

Formation: 4-5-1

Starting XI

  • 13 Vagner (G)
  • 14 R. Sadıqov (D)
  • 52 J. Rzeźniczak (D)
  • 5 M. Medvedev (D)
  • 8 Míchel (M)
  • 9 A. Abdullayev (M)
  • 2 Q. Qarayev (M)
  • 6 S. Slavchev (M)
  • 77 W. Guerrier (M)
  • 17 A. Zoubir (M)
  • 7 I. Emeghara (F)

Substitutes

  • 11 M. Mədətov
  • 19 F. Ozobić
  • 28 D. Delarge
  • 1 H. Halldórsson
  • 30 A. Hüseynov
  • 55 B. Hüseynov
  • 91 C. Diniyev

Vorskla Poltava

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 B. Shust (G)
  • 23 V. Sapai (D)
  • 17 V. Chesnakov (M)
  • 4 I. Perduta (D)
  • 44 A. Dallku (D)
  • 5 N. Yakubu
  • 82 P. Rebenok (M)
  • 6 O. Sklyar (M)
  • 11 V. Sharpar (M)
  • 10 V. Kulach (F)
  • 26 Y. Kolomoets (F)

Substitutes

  • 14 Nicolas Careca
  • 9 M. Sergiychuk
  • 33 O. Chizhov
  • 8 A. Gabelok
  • 13 M. Mysyk
  • 19 V. Odariuk
  • 21 O. Tkachenko

Timeline

  1. Vorskla Poltava
    4' Vorskla Poltava Card · Yellow Card
    V. Kulach
  2. Vorskla Poltava
    41' Vorskla Poltava Card · Yellow Card
    Igor Perduta
  3. Vorskla Poltava
    46' Vorskla Poltava subst · Substitution 1
    Off: N. Yakubu · On: Nicolas Careca
  4. Vorskla Poltava
    48' Vorskla Poltava Goal · Normal Goal
    V. Kulach · Assist: Nicolas Careca
  5. Qarabag
    58' Qarabag subst · Substitution 1
    Off: I. Emeghara · On: M. Emreli
  6. Qarabag
    58' Qarabag subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Slavchev · On: F. Ozobić
  7. Qarabag
    64' Qarabag Card · Yellow Card
    A. Zoubir
  8. Qarabag
    69' Qarabag subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Abdullayev · On: D. Delarge
  9. Vorskla Poltava
    77' Vorskla Poltava subst · Substitution 2
    Off: V. Kulach · On: M. Sergiychuk
  10. Vorskla Poltava
    79' Vorskla Poltava Card · Yellow Card
    Ardin Dallku
  11. Vorskla Poltava
    87' Vorskla Poltava Card · Yellow Card
    M. Sergiychuk
  12. Vorskla Poltava
    90'+2 Vorskla Poltava subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Sergiychuk · On: O. Chizhov

Match Stats

Stat Qarabag Vorskla Poltava
Fouls 6 13
Pass Accuracy 87% 75%
Offsides 2 0
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 10 3
Corners 7 0
Total Passes 645 321
Yellow Cards 1 4
Blocked Shots 2 0
Shots on Target 1 1
Shots off Target 7 2
Possession 66% 34%
Accurate Passes 559 242
Shots Inside Box 3 0
Saves 0 1
Shots Outside Box 7 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early yellow card to Kulach (4th minute) set a tone of caution for Vorskla Poltava, but Kulach's goal in the 48th minute was a turning point, giving Vorskla Poltava a crucial lead.
  • ▸ Qarabag introduced multiple substitutions in the second half, including I. Emeghara and S. Slavchev, but failed to capitalize on their chances, missing opportunities to level the score.